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Spring Lock Couplings > < Fuel System Pressure Release - 1.4L Duratec-16V (Sigma)-1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (Sigma)-1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)-2.0L Duratec-HE (M

Focus 2004.75 (07.2004-)

Fuel System - General Information - Quick Release Coupling Focus 2004.75 (07/2004-)
General Procedures

General Equipment
Flat-bladed screwdriver

Disconnection

WARNING:
WARNING:Do not carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and can ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING:
WARNING:This procedure involves fuel handling. Be prepared for fuel spillage at all times and always observe fuel handling precautions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very precise tolerances and fine clearances. It is therefore essential that absolute cleanliness is observed when working with these components. Always install blanking plugs to any open orifices or lines.
NOTE:
NOTE:Fuel supply line connectors are white or are identified by a white band. Fuel return line connectors are red or are identified by a red band.
  1. Release the fuel system pressure.
    For additional information, refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release - 1.4L Duratec-16V (Sigma)/1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (Sigma)/1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).

  1. Disconnect the fuel line quick release coupling.
    1. Press the fuel line quick release coupling locking tangs.
    1. Disconnect the fuel line quick release coupling.

  1. Disconnect the fuel line quick release coupling.
    1. Pull the fuel line quick release coupling locking tang.
    1. Push the clip through the fuel line quick release coupling to release the fuel line.

  1. Disconnect the fuel line quick release coupling.
    1. Press the fuel line quick release coupling locking tangs.
    1. Disconnect the fuel line quick release coupling.

  1. Disconnect the fuel line quick release coupling.
    • Press the fuel line quick release coupling buttons and pull the fuel line to disconnect.

  1. Release the fuel tank vent line quick release coupling.
    • Press the fuel tank vent line quick release coupling locking release collar.

  1. Disconnect the fuel tank vent line quick release coupling.

  1. Release the fuel line quick release coupling.
    • Press the fuel line quick release coupling locking release collar.

  1. Disconnect the fuel line quick release coupling.

  1. Using a suitable Flat-bladed screwdriver release the fuel line quick release coupling secondary locking tang.

  1. Operate the fuel line quick release coupling primary locking tang.
    • Push the fuel line quick release coupling primary locking tang into from the fuel line quick release coupling.

  1. Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel line quick release coupling.

  1. Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel filter.
    1. Press the collar into the connector body.
    1. Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel filter.

Connect

WARNING:
WARNING:Do not carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and can ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING:
WARNING:This procedure involves fuel handling. Be prepared for fuel spillage at all times and always observe fuel handling precautions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very precise tolerances and fine clearances. It is therefore essential that absolute cleanliness is observed when working with these components. Always install blanking plugs to any open orifices or lines.
NOTE:
NOTE:Fuel supply line connectors are white or are identified by a white band. Fuel return line connectors are red or are identified by a red band.
  1. Push the connector on to the fuel filter.

  1. Install the fuel line to the fuel line quick release coupling.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Make sure the quick release coupling primary locking tang clicks into place when installing.
    Insert the fuel line quick release coupling secondary locking tang into the fuel line quick release coupling.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:After installation, to make sure that the fuel line is fully seated, pull on the line.
    Install the fuel line quick release coupling.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:After installation , to make sure that the vent line is fully seated, pull on the line.
    Install the fuel tank vent line quick release coupling.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Make sure the fuel line clicks into place when installing the line. To make sure that the fuel line is fully seated, pull on the line.
    Install the fuel line quick release coupling.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Make sure the collar on the fuel line is inserted fully into the fuel line quick release coupling.
    Install the fuel line quick release coupling.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Make sure the collar on the fuel line is inserted fully into the fuel line quick release coupling before the locking tang is locked.
    Install the fuel line quick release coupling.
    1. Install the fuel line quick release coupling locking tang.
    1. Rotate the fuel line quick release coupling locking tang into position.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Make sure the collar on the fuel line is inserted fully into the fuel line quick release coupling before the locking tang is locked.
    Install the fuel line quick release coupling.
    1. Install the fuel line quick release coupling.
    1. Press the fuel line quick release coupling locking tang into position.

Spring Lock Couplings > < Fuel System Pressure Release - 1.4L Duratec-16V (Sigma)-1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (Sigma)-1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)-2.0L Duratec-HE (M